
Europe’s top bunkering port, the Port of Rotterdam, has seen an increase in LNG bunkering at the port.

New blends of marine fuels with 0.50% sulphur content can contain a large percentage of aromatic compounds.

Trafigura says chartered vessels account for 87 percent of its GHG emissions.

ClassNK has issued HKC Statement of Compliance to PHP Ship Breaking and Recycling Industries Limited.

Discharging scrubber wash water in the Suez Canal is strictly forbidden.

Two ships in Chinese waters in breach of new sulphur regulations as they were using non-compliant fuel.

The Trump Administration has issued a new wave of sanctions against Iran.

It appears the shipping industry is coping better than expected following IMO 2020’s entry into force.

Tensions in the Middle East are expected to result in draconian conditions in maritime insurance policies.

May 2020 bring you fair winds and following seas!
The new act restricts and prohibits the use or installation of hazardous materials.
Teething problems are likely to happen when IMO 2020 first comes into effect on January 1, 2020.
The quality of materials and coatings used is the most important factor in optimizing EGCS safety.
Shipping bodies propose the establishment of a USD 5 billion fund for decarbonization of the shipping industry.